About this property
The Old Armijo School, also known as the Ranchos de Atrisco School, is a historic school building in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is notable as one of the only surviving school buildings attributed to Atanasio Montoya, a noted educator who reformed and modernized the Bernalillo County school system in the early 20th century. The school was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82003315. It was listed on September 15, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Old Armijo School listed on the National Register?
Old Armijo School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Old Armijo School?
Old Armijo School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Armijo School?
The period of significance for Old Armijo School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Old Armijo School?
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